Castles & monasteries
Waldsassen Abbey
A Cistercian abbey just across the border, with a splendid basilica and one of the most beautiful libraries in Bavaria — the carved atlantes of its Stiftsbibliothek are world-famous. Worth the detour nearby: the Kappl pilgrimage church.
Photo: Aconcagua · CC BY-SA 3.0At a glance
Drive time
~30 min by car
Distance
~29 km
Time on site
1.5–3 h
Effort
easy
Good for
Stroller-friendly Rainy-day option Good in winter Food available
